5 Things To Do With The Kids For The Rest of Spring Break

It’s Wednesday of Spring Break week and by now, some parents might be plum out of ideas about what to do to keep the kiddies occupied. Here’s a lineup of some fun things to do between now and Monday morning, when they head back to school and Mom can, whew, finally have a little me-time, maybe even a frothy latte and a morning yoga class.

• Enjoy a Penguins + Pajamas Sleepover on Thursday, April 12, from 6 pm. until 7 a.m. at the . For $60, or $40 for Aquarium members and kids under 2 free, kids can enjoy a penguin encounter, dinner, a movie, crafts, a penguin dance, a birthday cake to celebrate the birthday of two penguinds, a sleepover next to tanks filled with marine life, and breakfast. Reservations required, call 631-208-9200, ext 426. Limit 100 participants; all ages welcome, recommended for school-age children.

• Head to the for Family Science Challenge Week, where parents and kids can enjoy fun activities such as building a catapult and being the fastest cup stacker.

• Some say reading is a vacation in itself; it's National Library Week, and the has a full schedule of fun activities lined up in the Children's Room.

• is open for the season. Bring the kids to enjoy batting cages, beach volleyball, jump shot basketball and a round of mini golf.

• Bring the children to pet the baby animals at The Animal Farm Petting Zoo in Manorville.